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Some scientists who study the symbiotic relationship between plant roots and fungi argue that these sometimes…
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Once upon a time, plastic was a symbol of modernity and social progress. No longer. Now, plastic is…
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The role of E. coli in causing food-borne illness is well known. Less well known, however, is the way…
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In 2020, College of Biological Sciences alum, Dr. Courtney Burnett (B.S. Genetics, Cell Biology and…
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It is sometimes assumed that we may know all of the species found in the state, since there is a history of…
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On an intermittently rainy spring day, a group of young scientists pull out their phones and binoculars.…
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The saffron robber fly (Laphria saffrana) is an extremely fast bee-colored hunter that has to determine,…
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Dear CBS Community: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Saara J. DeWalt as the next dean of the…
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In 1997, the University of Minnesota launched the President’s Award for Outstanding Service as a way to…